Flying Too Low
If you think the Boeing mess (which now includes a strike by the union) is confined to that company, think about the fact that Boeing is the largest single source of US exports by dollar volume. Its overall revenues are
Walk Away from Irrational Anger
When you find someone overreacting to a disagreement or minor inconvenience or political belief, remember two things: Such anger is usually self-anger, redirected outwards to preserve that person's psychological well-being. Intermittent Explosive Disorder is a borderline personality dysfunction whereby uncontrolled
Houston, We Have A Problem
There are mechanical problems with Boeing's spacecraft so that the two astronauts scheduled for an eight-day trip may have to spend months there—one estimate is next February. The spacecraft can't be brought back remotely because Boeing removed the remote control
The Zoom Potato
Do you know what a "Zoom potato" is, as opposed to the old "couch potato"? It's someone who only attends remote meetings, who uses a placeholder photo, rudely not showing themselves "in person" while others do so, and attends to email
And Next: Self-Chewing Food
The Verge reports that hundreds of accidents and dozens of deaths have been attributed to self-driving Teslas. And while many of those were caused by human error, the government maintains Tesla should have foreseen that likelihood and prevented the possibility of such
Devil or Angel
Taking the elevator doesn't help your cardio or core. An automatic transmission requires less focus on your driving than does a manual shifter. Listening to books doesn't permit one to easily reread and contemplate the writer's meaning. Interstate highways don't
Can I Pay the Mortgage with Technological Prowess?
You can use every advanced technology in the world, every day, in every way. But the only metric of success is whether or not it's growing your business and reducing your labor, both. There are a lot of people whose offices
Pre-Resilience
We hear a lot about "resilience" which is valid, bouncing forward after a setback and not being derailed. But the real emphasis should be on preventing the setback. That keeps you on track and at full speed. If we're smart and plan well,
Can You Count to Two in Your Head, or Do You Need “New Math”?
My bank, the utility company, my car leasing company, and others have all told me that I can't pay two concurrent bills with one check, even if I put in separate payment stubs. Their clerks get confused and don't know
The NO NORMAL™ Journal #1
The pandemic has enriched a huge swath of the population. People have been spending less and saving more. A "cleansing" has removed weak businesses enabling those run better to prosper still more. People are seeking new careers, more meaning in